 You know that feeling where you sit down for coffee with an old friend, and you don't know where to start? That's just about how i feel right now :)
I think I'm always saying something like, "it's been a crazy season", but its true this time (and the times before).
In mid March i tripped down the steps, sprained my ankle and was on crutches for a week. It was the absolute worst timing and derailed a bunch of things. Yet at the same time, that very incident set everything (literally everything) in motion.
That Denzel Washington quote that's been circulating: "at your highest moment, be careful. That's when the devil comes for you." Well lemme add to it: when the devil turns up the heat, that's when you know you're about to arrive. Right after I hobbled to the car with my jacked up ankle, I bust out a toothy grin. "I must be on to something if I keep hitting all this opposition. i guess I'm moving in the right direction." That whole week was a mess. Tears, anxiety related to some big decisions, and a bunch of sleepless nights... followed by a week of migraines and a cold. None of it had to do with the fall but each moment was connected as I confronted a few things that I had no idea were hiding out in my heart. The last 6 weeks have been an absolute whirlwind! I hope to be able to share more in the next newsletter, but I just want to give a shoutout to everyone who feels like they're running toward the finish line in slow motion.
Keep running!
I love you!
...now onto business :)
 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Grant
I was awarded a grant by CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) to do an 8-week long music and arts workshop through their Community Health & Literacy Center. The workshops take place at 5 of their affiliate neighborhood recreational centers across the city - totaling 40 classes over 3 months.
This is for kids ages 5-9 with a focus on emotional well-being in light of all the things they've gone through over the last 2 years of their lives. I am so excited to be doing this and so grateful to a friend who passed my name on and shared about my last 9 months doing Paint on the Porch with my neighborhood kids.
This came about in the most beautiful of ways and I simple adore the kids I've been getting to know. I am 1 month in and absolutely in awe of what art + love + attunement can do to a little heart. These weeks have been full of so much joy (no pun intended)! Here are a few more photos and video.
photo credit: Todd Lacy
 Is it Music & Art Festival Season Yet!?
We quite literally had our first (duo) show of the year at the beginning of April - a Women's festival here in Philly. What did we discover? The less we perform, the more we love it!!! Who knew!
I/we can't tell you how geeked we are for music festival season! This few-and-far-between performance calendar has really made us grateful to play the events we are truly excited for! With that said, here are confirmed dates on the calendar. More in the works!
May 21 RALEIGH, NC Havenwood Concert Series [tickets]
June 4 PHILLY, PA West Philly Porch Fest [details]
July 14 PHILLY, PA Sister Cities Park [details]
Aug 13 BETHLEHEM, PA Musikfest [details]
 A big, FAT Wearing Love Thank You! Last, but certainly not least, i want to give a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Wearing Love in its first month on planet earth :) My hope is that everyone who rocks a shirt will carry the love wherever they go! My favorite part of this new venture has been personalizing the packaging. For every order that is still hanging in the balance, thank you for your patience! Please follow along on the journey via Instagram (@wearingloveapparel) for weekly posts, sentiments, and new stuff! And sign up on the website for updates and the Wallpaper of the Month - a monthly design to add some life (and love) to your desktop! That's all, my friends! This one was loaded.
Thank you for reading, and listening, and loving!
Joy
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